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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.67, 1,223.53 and 676.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.67, 1,223.53 and 676.98 is: 934.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.67 : 1,223.53 = 676.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.67/1,223.53 = 676.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.67x = 1,223.53 × 676.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.67x = 828,305.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,305.34/886.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.18

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